Statesville's Full Bloom: A Weekend of World-Class Cinema

What if one weekend could transform a small-town festival into an international celebration of cinema? Join us as we sit down with Sydney Koppelmeyer, the marketing chair behind the Full Bloom Film Festival, to get an inside look at the ninth year of this incredible event in Statesville, North Carolina. This year's festival promises an eclectic mix of 41 films from around the world, including a special guest from China. We're excited to share the buzz surrounding the children's red carpet event for "The Inventor," penned by the writer of Ratatouille, and celebrate the record-breaking ticket sales that have everyone talking.Eager to know what makes this festival truly special? We explore the jam-packed weekend schedule, from the box office opening at Lake Mountain Coffee to the grand celebration at the Iredell Arts Council with food trucks and live music. Learn about the strategic marketing partnerships that have propelled the festival's success, the special honors for local filmmakers and how community involvement through themed drinks and exclusive Southern Distilling bourbon bottles adds a unique touch. Don't miss out on hearing directly from filmmakers during Q&A sessions, making this an unmissable event for cinema lovers.